Software Development Manager Job at zu.com communications (Saskatoon)

Software Development Manager

zu.com communications

Location:
Canada , Saskatoon

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We're looking for a grounded, people-first Software Development Manager to join our leadership team. zu is a Canadian digital agency with 30 years of experience building complex software for regulated industries with clients spanning government agencies, insurance providers, and healthcare organizations. We need developers who bring sound judgment, clear communication, and end-to-end ownership to projects where expectations are high. As a Software Development Manager at zu, you'll own the delivery health and team development of a group of developers. You'll run a tight feedback loop between people, process, and product by working with tech leads and project managers to keep work moving, help developers grow, and contribute to how we plan and hire. You'll stay technically grounded without becoming a delivery bottleneck. AI is embedded in how we work, and this role plays a direct part in shaping how the team adopts it responsibly. This role sits at the first split between our individual contributor and management tracks, and it's designed for someone who's genuinely motivated by the work of developing people and clearing the path for great engineering while staying hands-on technically.

Job Responsibility:

Work with our Technical Director to manage and develop a team of developers through regular 1:1s, feedback, and growth planning
Proactively identify and clear blockers so the team can focus on high-impact work
Collaborate with tech leads and project managers on roadmap planning to help the team engage at the product level by thinking through constraints, tradeoffs, and business value alongside delivery
Contribute to recruiting efforts, including interviews, candidate evaluation, and resource planning
Track and report on delivery metrics and SDLC process health
Set clear expectations for how the team uses AI tooling
Surface technical debt trade-offs with clear cost/benefit framing for stakeholders

Requirements:

6+ years of software development experience, including time in a senior or lead role
Demonstrated experience managing or leading developers in a professional setting
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Comfortable holding people accountable while remaining a supportive, authentic manager
Able to stay technically relevant without pulling focus from people and process responsibilities

Nice to have:

Experience in agency environments, regulated industries, or managing hybrid/distributed teams

What we offer:

Comprehensive Mental Health Benefits
Competitive Salaries
Flexible Work Schedule
Work Abroad
Safe Ride Home
A Culture Like No Other

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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